Conclusion of the Matter

As we saw in yesterday’s post, gender bias already lurks in the heart of one of our boys.

This morning I addressed it appropriately, I think. I asked Shane to fix breakfast. I did not watch. I know better.

After some scary bumps, bangs and crashes, I heard Shane present Eric with breakfast (“Here you go, ya’ little cream pie.”), and sit down himself. I took a deep breath. I peeked around the corner. Two bowls of cereal, adequately poured and milked, and two glasses of milk with minimal puddling sat at each place.

Shane’s bowl held a mountain of Raisin Bran. More than he has ever eaten in one sitting. Hopefully this will not cause trouble later today.

Shane's mountain of bran

Eric’s bowl contained a lake of milk and a few submerged flakes.

You could float a boat in this bowl!

Apparently both bowls were perfect, and I may be out of a job. I grabbed my camera and brought the lesson home: